Board Certified Treatment for Food Allergies in Gilbert, Arizona

Food allergies may limit you from enjoying your favorite dish at different stages. The most viable treatment may be removing or reducing the intake of specific foods. Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates, LTD offers treatment for food allergies in Gilbert and Scottsdale, Arizona, through oral immunotherapy such that you can enjoy more meals. The practice offers round-the-clock access to board-certified allergists and nurses.

Causes of Food Allergies

A food allergy develops when the immune system erroneously isolates a protein as a potential threat to your body. Your immune system marks the protein with an antibody. Whenever you take the specific protein, your antibodies prompt an allergic reaction.

Your body may develop an allergy to any protein, especially,

• Soy
• Eggs
• Fish
• Milk
• Wheat
• Shellfish
• Tree nuts
• Peanuts

Most allergies develop before the age of two. Over the years, your body may outgrow the allergy before adulthood. Some, for instance, peanut allergies may turn into a lifelong allergy with severe symptoms. Unfortunately, you may report the first allergic reaction in later years.

Symptoms of Food Allergy

Symptoms of food allergy vary from one patient to the next. The most common symptom include;

• Hives
• Wheezing
• Diarrhea
• Skin rash
• Runny nose
• Stomach pain
• Nasal congestion
• Nausea and vomiting
• Itchy mouth and ears

Food allergy symptoms appear briefly or long after taking the meal. Each time you eat the food triggering allergic reactions, the symptoms may appear with a slight difference.

Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis refers to a severe allergic reaction that may manifest after eating tree nuts, peanuts, eggs, milk, or shellfish.

You may experience symptoms like swelling in your lips, throat, tongue, or throat, difficulty breathing, fainting nausea, and vomiting in case of anaphylaxis.

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Anaphylactic reactions call for an immediate epinephrine injection and emergency medical care to prevent shock. You may visit Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Associates, LTD, for immediate medical attention.

Treatment for Food Allergies

A while ago, treatment for food allergies included the complete elimination of specific foods from your diet. Board-certified allergists at Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Associates, LTD offers oral immunotherapy to ensure that you may still enjoy your favorite dish.

In oral immunotherapy, you take small doses of your food allergen on a fixed schedule. Your doctor monitors your recovery to make relevant adjustments to your dose. Each dose gradually desensitizes your immune system and lowers the risk of allergic reactions.

Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates, LTD offers oral immunotherapy in addition to a comprehensive program with unlimited access to a board-certified nurse and allergist around the clock. The team personalizes your treatment considering individual differences and symptoms.

Other Services Offered

Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates, LTD also specializes in;

•   Hereditary angioedema
•  Asthma
•   Oral immunotherapy
•  Allergy testing
•  Hives
•   Immune deficiency
•   Eczema
• Allergy shots
•  Hay fever
•  Nasal congestion
•  Insect allergy
• Latex allergy
•   Eosinophilic esophagitis
•   Lung function testing
•   Allergic reactions
•   Sinus infection
•  Drug allergy
•  Patch testing

Bottom Line

Consuming tiny or large amounts of a food allergen may trigger a series of unpleasant symptoms and increase your vulnerability to anaphylaxis. With oral immunotherapy, you may not need to eliminate any delicacy from your diet. Contact Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates, LTD to learn more about food allergies, or book an appointment for oral immunotherapy.